as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
kept their love letters as souvenirs of their courtship
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Recent Examples of souvenir
Michelob Ultra cups were stacked and packed to take back as souvenirs.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Now, a half-century later, the unit that emerged from a souvenir button is still going strong.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
By the end of the 19th century, bean pots were so iconic that they were used as souvenirs, although some early tourism officials lamented that such an ordinary item came to be associated with a city that prides itself as being the cradle of the American Revolution.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Long associated with kitschy vacation souvenirs and childhood camp jewelry, today’s beading feels markedly more refined, offering a statement-making alternative that complements the season’s polished yet maximal resortwear.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Now, a half-century later, the unit that emerged from a souvenir button is still going strong.
—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
By the end of the 19th century, bean pots were so iconic that they were used as souvenirs, although some early tourism officials lamented that such an ordinary item came to be associated with a city that prides itself as being the cradle of the American Revolution.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Long associated with kitschy vacation souvenirs and childhood camp jewelry, today’s beading feels markedly more refined, offering a statement-making alternative that complements the season’s polished yet maximal resortwear.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for souvenir
Noun
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Both human and artificial, and tantalizingly difficult to parse, the screams puncture the track’s otherwise steamy atmosphere, like a reminder of reality in the middle of a dreamy reverie.
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Need a reminder of what the festivities and events mean for traffic and road shutdowns and detours?
Noun
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The memorial had poignant moments.
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Congress named the performing arts venue as a living memorial to Kennedy in 1964, the year after he was assassinated.
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“Souvenir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souvenir. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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